Pectis prostrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prostrata
ID:
76547
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cav.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1797
Citation Micro:
Icon. 4: 12 (1797)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075876
Common Names
- Prostrata Pectis
- Prostrate Pectis
- Prostrate Chaff-Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pectis prostrata (also called Low Pectis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in dry, open areas. Its leaves are opposite, linear, and entire. Its flowers are small, yellow, and clustered in flat-topped inflorescences.
Uses & Benefits
Pectis prostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive ailments, skin diseases, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pectis prostrata is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pectis prostrata is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Pectis prostrata
Pectis prostrata can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States.
Pectis prostrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pectis prostrata?
Pectis prostrata
What type of plant is Pectis prostrata?
Pectis prostrata is an annual herb.
Where is Pectis prostrata native to?
Pectis prostrata is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Species in the Pectis genus
Pectis leonis, Pectis exilis, Pectis canescens, Pectis arida, Pectis juniperina, Pectis leavenworthii, Pectis domingensis, Pectis burchellii, Pectis subsquarrosa, Pectis vandevenderi, Pectis ericifolia, Pectis coulteri, Pectis cubensis, Pectis liebmannii, Pectis bonplandiana, Pectis decemcarinata, Pectis angustifolia, Pectis humifusa, Pectis exserta, Pectis pinosia, Pectis stenophylla, Pectis substriata, Pectis decumbens, Pectis amplifolia, Pectis monocephala, Pectis fasciculiflora, Pectis caymanensis, Pectis christii, Pectis peruviana, Pectis luckoviae, Pectis havanensis, Pectis schaffneri, Pectis pringlei, Pectis tenuicaulis, Pectis pusilla, Pectis brevipedunculata, Pectis imberbis, Pectis hassleri, Pectis gardneri, Pectis congesta, Pectis oligocephala, Pectis congesta, Pectis sessiliflora, Pectis carthusianorum, Pectis pygmaea, Pectis mornicola, Pectis brevicaulis, Pectis cajamarcana, Pectis leavenworthii, Pectis latisquama,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-32552: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.